Connecting a PC to a dvd recorder

kopite matt · 30-05-2006, 13:49

Is this possible????

I've got some wmv files which I'm struggling to convert to dvd format.

My last salvation is to link up my pc to a dvd recorder and copy them across in real time and then burn to disk.

Is this possible, and if so

HOW????

A-Friend · 30-05-2006, 14:32

All comes down to what outputs you have on your PC and similarly what inputs you have on your DVD Recorder. If they match then I guess it should work.

EDIT - and of course what software you use to play/view your files. You don't want it just to record whats on the screen cos that will of course include the start button etc.

Alpha Whisky · 30-05-2006, 21:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by kopite matt

Is this possible????

I've got some wmv files which I'm struggling to convert to dvd format.

My last salvation is to link up my pc to a dvd recorder and copy them across in real time and then burn to disk.

Is this possible, and if so

HOW????

Have you tried videolan? it can play most, but not all, wmv files and save output in most formats including mpeg2 for DVD.

kopite matt · 30-05-2006, 21:42

Just downloaded and giving it a whirl now.

Cheers for your help, i'll post how I get on!

kopite matt · 30-05-2006, 21:46

Bugger - just comes up as a blocky mishmash.

Thanks for your help anyway!

ItHasPotential · 31-05-2006, 01:50

Go to maplins and buy "PC to TV" it will do the job for you

Hook the red yellow white wires into the back of the dvd recorder. play your file and record away ")

I have one and it's been recording the bb7 live stream

The_Master · 31-05-2006, 07:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by ItHasPotential

Go to maplins and buy "PC to TV" it will do the job for you

Hook the red yellow white wires into the back of the dvd recorder. play your file and record away ")

I have one and it's been recording the bb7 live stream

How much is it please?

ItHasPotential · 31-05-2006, 15:37

Sorry i thought i posted the link

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...%20to%20tv&T=E

RobAnt · 31-05-2006, 15:51

Fuller description given here - CLICK ME

The_Master · 01-06-2006, 22:57

Thankyou both.

kopite matt · 02-06-2006, 09:47

Ditto, much appreciated.

30-05-2006, 13:49	#1
kopite matt Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 25	Connecting a PC to a dvd recorder Is this possible???? I've got some wmv files which I'm struggling to convert to dvd format. My last salvation is to link up my pc to a dvd recorder and copy them across in real time and then burn to disk. Is this possible, and if so HOW????

30-05-2006, 14:32	#2
A-Friend Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,378	All comes down to what outputs you have on your PC and similarly what inputs you have on your DVD Recorder. If they match then I guess it should work. EDIT - and of course what software you use to play/view your files. You don't want it just to record whats on the screen cos that will of course include the start button etc.

30-05-2006, 21:12	#3
Alpha Whisky Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 23	Quote: Originally Posted by kopite matt Is this possible???? I've got some wmv files which I'm struggling to convert to dvd format. My last salvation is to link up my pc to a dvd recorder and copy them across in real time and then burn to disk. Is this possible, and if so HOW???? Have you tried videolan? it can play most, but not all, wmv files and save output in most formats including mpeg2 for DVD.

30-05-2006, 21:42	#4
kopite matt Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 25	Just downloaded and giving it a whirl now. Cheers for your help, i'll post how I get on!

30-05-2006, 21:46	#5
kopite matt Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 25	Bugger - just comes up as a blocky mishmash. Thanks for your help anyway!

31-05-2006, 01:50	#6
ItHasPotential Inactive Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,689	Go to maplins and buy "PC to TV" it will do the job for you Hook the red yellow white wires into the back of the dvd recorder. play your file and record away ") I have one and it's been recording the bb7 live stream

31-05-2006, 07:03	#7
The_Master Banned User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Essex. Posts: 2,623	Quote: Originally Posted by ItHasPotential Go to maplins and buy "PC to TV" it will do the job for you Hook the red yellow white wires into the back of the dvd recorder. play your file and record away ") I have one and it's been recording the bb7 live stream How much is it please?

31-05-2006, 15:37	#8
ItHasPotential Inactive Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,689	Sorry i thought i posted the link http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...%20to%20tv&T=E

31-05-2006, 15:51	#9
RobAnt Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South West Posts: 10,218	Fuller description given here - CLICK ME

01-06-2006, 22:57	#10
The_Master Banned User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Essex. Posts: 2,623	Thankyou both.

02-06-2006, 09:47	#11
kopite matt Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 25	Ditto, much appreciated.

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